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Series: Condolences

Subseries: Poetry

Organization Type: Colleges and Universities

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513 5 Garden City Community College, Garden City KS, April 19, 2007

43 poems, stories, letters, 1 letter of introduction – (O00098)

10 Lebanon Valley College, Annville PA, April 17, 2007

1 poem postcard (3 copies) – “April Snow,” by Phylis Dryden – (C02463)

13 McHenry County College - English Composition Class, Crystal Lake, Illinois, April 26, 2007

2 signed notes, 1 poem - “33” - (O00185)

see Nazareth College, Rochester NY, 2007

1 photograph of students with banner, “We’re All Hokies!” 9 post-cards from students including one poem, 1 cover letter – (C02296) in Photographs Sub-Series [box]

14 New Mexico Highlands University, Library Staff, Las Vegas, New Mexico, May 4, 2007

1 card/poem - “Tragedy,” by Josephine Sena-Gutierrez - (C03100)

15 New York City College of Technology, New York NY, 2007

1 poem – “Tribute,” by Unknown – (O00061)

16 Point Park University, Pittsburgh PA, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter, 1 card – “Oh, Dear Blacksburg,” by Jason Greiner – (O00081)

Organization Type: Government

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513 1 Cambridge Springs Prison, Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, April 25, 2007

1 card, 1 poem - “A Child is Loaned” - (C01426)

see Staton Correctional Facility, Elmore AL, May 11, 2007

1 poster, “Life,” on fiber board, hand-drawn, 16 x 20 inches, 1 letter – (H00078)

Notes: Image of hour glass with poem “Life” over it; letter from the Men of Staton to the bereaved [posters 1]

Organization Type: Schools

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513 2 Christiansburg Primary School, Christiansburg VA, 2007

1 poem, 1 card – Untitled by Unknown – (O00134)

3 Cimmaron High School, Cimarron NM, 2007

1 card with signatures, 1 poem – “Forever Young” by Renee Kristen – (C01665)

see Clearview Christian School, Rustburg VA, 2007

2 posters on foam core, 1 letter, 1 poem – (P00083)

Notes: Poster with photographs of students on April 20, 2007, “A Day of Mourning;” cloth banner boxed with like items; letter from Mrs. Betty Rackley; poem by M. B. Rackley

see Fitzsimmons Middle School, Bailey CO, 2007

1 poster, 1 letter – (P00338) in Posters Sub-Series [posters 14]

Notes: “Death is noting at all…” Words of comfort from a school where they too had a school shooting on September 27 and lost Emily Keyes. The staff was given candles that day that from the Columbine staff that had this poem on them. Columbine is 25 miles away from Fitzsimmons. Letter is from teacher Maurita Newton.

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4 Fredonia High School, Fredonia NY, April 24 2007

1 letter, 2 poems – untitled, by Tim Tresler – (C01665)

6 Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, Virginia Beach VA, 2007

13 poems and letters – various titles from students – (C00215)

7 Henry F. Moss Middle School, Bowling Green KY, 2007

4 poems, essays, letters – Various titles from students – (O00089)

see Indian River Middle School, 8th Grade, Chesapeake VA, 2007

5 posters, 8 cards and letters – (P00374) in Posters Sub-Series [box 12]

8 Intermediate School 174, Bronx NY, April 18, 2007

6 poems (2 copies each), 2 notes – Various titles from students – (O00073)

9 King David School, Scottsdale AZ, April 20, 2007

29 poems, letters, tributes – Various titles from students – (O00091)

11 Liberty Middle School, Ashland VA, May 1 2007

1 poem with signatures, 1 VT cutout, 1 note – (O00152)

12 McDowell Elementary School, Columbia TN, 2007

1 poem, 1 page of signatures – Untitled, by Devante Rogers and Katherine Harlan – (O00093)

see North Cross High School, Roanoke VA, 2007

2 large posters, 21 in. x 60 in. and 40 in. x 60 in. – (P00544) in Posters Sub-Series

17 Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY, 2007

9 poems – Various titles from students – (O00001)

18 Royal Oaks Elementary, Woodbury MN, 2007

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9 poems (2 copies of each) – Various titles from students – (C00217)

19 Shivela Middle School, Murrieta CA, 2007

1 literary magazine, 1 letter, 1 signature sheet – (O00010)

23 Tarkington High School, Cleveland TX, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “We Remember Them” by unknown – (C01665)

24 Wilbur Watts Intermediate, Burlington City NJ, 2007

1 poem – Untitled, by Brielle – (C01665)

Series: Poetry

Organization Type: Religious/ Non-profit Organizations

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513 20 St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach CA, May 8, 2007

1 psalm, 1 letter – “A Psalm of Healing,” by Laurel Coote, Patricia Terry, Walt Young, and Larry Allan Kisby – (O00074)

21 September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by the group – (O00106)

22 Tabernacle of Victory and Deliverance Worship Center, Inc., Rocky Mount NC, May 7, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “A Prayer for You,” by Brittany Smith – (O00019)

Series: Poetry

Organization Type: Individuals

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513 25 Poetry – Individuals A-F

25 Adell, Tara and Josh, May 2, 2007

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1 poem – “Gone from my Sight,” by Henry Van Dyke – (O00148)

Notes: Part of larger batch of poetry with same number

26 Adams, Betty S., Little Rock, AR, May8, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “In Memory” by Betty S. Adams – (O00171)

25 Adams, Wayne, Biscoe NC, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter – “Hokie Nation,” “Too Young,” by Wayne Adams – (O00020)

25 Alleyne, Roy, Alexandria VA, April 16, 2007

1 poem (2 copies), 2 letters, 1 CD – “The Message,” by Roy Alleyne – (O00143)

27 Altman, Louis, Hurley NY, April 20, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “To the Students of Virginia Tech,” by Louis Altman – (O00037) (C02268)

25 Annie (unknown surname), St. Louis MO, April 17, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by Annie – (C00690)

28 Anonymous Poetry

28 Anonymous, Piedmont Triad NC, April 20, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “Hokie Stone,” by “VT Dad” – (O00100)

29 Anonymous - J.W., c. 2007

1 poem - (C02453)

28 Anonymous, April 19, 2007

2 poems – “Virginia Tech,” and Untitled by Unknown – (O00070)

28 Anonymous, April 24, 2007

1 poem, 1 Kaddish prayer – “Eulogy from our Hokies 32,” and “The Mourner’s Kaddish,” by unknown – (O00129)

28 Anonymous, Piedmont Triad NC, 2007

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1 poem with musical notation, 1 note – “Prayer for Today,” by sender – (O00075)

Notes: Appears to be same as (O00062)

28 Anonymous, Piedmont Triad NC, 2007

1 poem with musical notation – “Prayer for Today,” by sender – (O00062)

Notes: Appears to be same as (O00075)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – “Forever Changed VT Memorial,” by unknown – (O00029)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – “VT- Peace and Comfort,” by unknown – (O00050)

28 Anonymous, Chapel Hill NC, 2007

1 poem/song lyric – “Endless,” by unknown – (O00067)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by unknown – (O00038)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem/song lyric – “I Need You to Survive,” by unknown – (O00049)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – “Togetherness,” by Canon Henry Scott, - (O00041)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – Ancient Indian Prayer – (O00068)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – “Prayer of Saint Francis,” by Saint Francis of Assisi – (O00071)

28 Anonymous, 2007

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1 poem – “Faith,” by Anonymous – (O00014)

28 Anonymous, TX, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “Young People in Blacksburg Virginia,” by sender – (O00076)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem/song lyric – “God’s Promise of Paradise,” from Luke 23:43 – (O00105)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – “My Mom is a Survivor,” by unknown – (O00140)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – Untitled, by unknown – (O00055)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – “I Said a Prayer for You Today,” by Frank J. Zamboni – (O00066)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 card, 2 poems – untitled, by unknown – (C01665)

28 Anonymous, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by unknown author – (P00346)

map see Unknown source, Charlotte NC, 2007

1 poster – (P0093)

Notes: Collage of poetry, spirit ribbons, and newspaper clippings from the Charlotte Observer

30 Babette-Gillespie, Cynthia, Mesquite TX, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “The Massacre,” by Cynthia Babette Gillespie – (O00135) (O00213)

25 Barone, Frank, Wexford PA, September 2007

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1 poem, 1 dedication, 1 copy of check – “Broken Roses,” by Frank Barone - (O00120)

31 Bayma, Carol E., Norfolk, Virginia, August 22, 2007

2 letters, 1 electronic mail, 2 poems - “Blacksburg Bells” and “Touchstone,” by Carol E. Bayma - (O00214)

25 Biles, James, April 26, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “One More Day,” by James Biles – (O00148)

Notes: Part of a larger batch of poetry with same number

25 Bobo, Sherry, Anderson IN, 2007

3 poems, 1 letter – “A Prayer,” by Sherry Bobo; “Never Borrow Sorrow from Tomorrow,” by Helen Steiner Rice; “[poem],” by unknown – (C02055)

32 Bonds, Norman, Jarratt, Virginia, May 23, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “Unknown Dark Heart,” by Norman Bonds – (O00187)

25 Boswinkle, William, May 2, 2007

1 poem – “I Mourn for You, Virginia Tech,” by William Boswinkle – (O00148)

Notes: Part of a larger batch of poetry with same number

25 Brocious, Annette, Worthington PA, May 3, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Thirty-Two,” by Annette Brocious – (O00057)

25 Britton, A. Wray, Wilmington DE, April 30, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “April Gun Metal Morning,” by Rev. Sheila McJilton – (O00101)

25 Bubbenmoyer, Marissa, Unknown Location, 2007

3 pages of poetry – (O00153)

25 Bull, Monica, Chesapeake VA, 2007

1 poem – “Virginia Tech,” by Monica Bull – (P00374)

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33 Buch, Ingrid, Boynton Beach, FL, April 18, 2007

1 poem – “Virginia Tech We Feel Your Pain…” by Ingrid Buch – (O00205)

25 Buchanan, Dolly, Princeton WV, May 2007

1 poem, 1 card, 1 business card – “Tragedy at Virginia Tech,” by Dolly Buchanan – (O00142)

25 Bullen, Alessandra, 2007

1 poem – “You’re in my Heart,” by Alessandra Bullen – (O00054)

25 Burnett, Samantha, April 23, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter, 1 newspaper clipping – “It’s Okay,” by Samantha Burnett – (O00148)

Notes: Part of a larger batch of poetry with same number

25 Byles, Betty, 2007

1 card, 1 poem (2 copies, 1 for female/ 1 for male) – “The Traveler,” by James Dillet Freeman – (C01906)

Notes: Part of a larger batch of cards with same number

25 C., Rebecca, 2007

1 poem – Untitled, by Rebecca C. – (O00028)

34 Calder, Corey M., Richmond, Virginia, April 26, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “Remember Our Name,” by Corey M. Calder – (O00200)

25 Campbell, Rick, Joplin MO, 2007

2 poems – “Live,” and “Remember,” both by Rick Campbell – (O00148)

Notes: Part of a larger batch of poetry with same number

25 Cannon, Jennifer, April 20, 2007

1 poem – “Earth, Sun, Moon, Stars, & Sky (Where Love Lives),” by Jennifer Cannon – (O00027)

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25 Cantley, Chris, Steilacoom, WA, April 27, 2007

1 poem – “We Remembered,” by Chris Cantley – (O00113)

25 Carrie, Yvonne, Lewiston ID, April 18, 2007

1 poem – Untitled, dedicated to Virginia Tech, by Yvonne Carrie – (O00137

25 Carter, Kendra, Lawsonville NC, April 26, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter, 1 hand-drawn artwork- “Will the Tears Ever Stop,” by Kendra Carter – (O00005)

35 Carter, Lena Smith, Middletown CT, April 23, 2007

1 book of poetry, 1 letter, 1 photocopy – Poems for a Beleaguered Community, by Lena Smith Carter – (O00097)(O00155)

36 Cates, Krystal, Liberty Hill, TX, April 18, 2007

1 poem - “Live,” by Krystal Cates - (O00209)

25 Cellamare, Linda, Seminole FL, 2007

1 poem – “April 16, 2007,” by Linda Cellamare – (O00017)

25 Chase, Richard W., Changchun China, April 29, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “We Speak Now and Always,” by Richard W. Chase – (O00079)

37 Chess, Nick, Bethel Park, PA, September 12, 2007

1 letter, 1 response letter from President Steger, 1 poem – “Hokie Pride,” by Nick Chess – (O00198)

38 Chisom, Margie, Roanoke, VA, April 23, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “The Tragedy that Struck Virginia Tech,” by Margie Chisom – (C03061)

25 Chittum, P. Jane, Lexington VA, April 20, 2007

1 poem – “We Will Never Forget, April 16, 2007,” by P. Jane Chittum – (O00103)

25 Cleary, Joe, Niagara Falls Ontario Canada, April 2007

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1 blessing, 1 letter – Traditional Gaelic Blessing, author unknown – (O00044)

39 Collier, Annette W., Albany, Georgia, April 30, 2007

1 card, 4 poems - “To Those I Love,” “To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me,” “God’s Garden,” and “When I Must Leave You,” by Helen Steiner Rice - (O00190)

25 Combs, Laura, Columbia CT, April 16, 2007

1 poem, 1 business card – Untitled by Laura Combs – (C01946)

25 Conway, Jerry, Elmira NY, April 18, 2007

1 poem – “Sweet Virginia,” by Jerry Conway – (O00046)

40 Cowan, Colleen, Lexington, OH, May 2, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “Tribute to Liviu Librescu” by Justine Cowan - (C03274)

41 Cox, Elene, Greenville NC, April 5, 2008

1 letter, 1 poem – “Gone too Soon,” by Elene Cox – (O00156)

Notes: Letter to the family of Seung-Hui Cho explains the organization she founded, Children of the Future

25 Croxford, Aaron, 2007

1 poem – Untitled for the people of Virginia Tech, by Aaron Croxford – (O00056)

25 Curry, Jennifer, Midland VA, 2007

1 poem – “For Virginia Tech,” by Jennifer Curry – (O00052)

25 Dantino, Richard, Swansea MA, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “Virginia Polytechnic Institute” by Richard Dantino – (C01734)

25 Dalgliesh, Polly, Telford PA, 2007

1 poem, 1 card – “Just Pray,” by Polly Dalgliesh – (C01922)

25 Davis, Jul, n.d.

396

1 poem – (O00218)

42 Day, Russell and Vicki, Clifton, Virginia, May 16, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “Hokie Parents” by Russell Day - (O00194)

25 DeDominces, Gail M., April 19, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Newest Angels in Heaven,” by Gail DeDominces – (O00031)

43 DeToro, J. Edward, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, March 1, 2008

2 letters, 1 poem - “Dedicated to Virginia Tech Students,” by Alessia Mastrorillo - (O00144)

44 Dicks, Charlotte, College Park MD, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by Charlotte Dicks – (C00833) (O00208)

45 Diller, Mr. and Mrs. R. J., Helena, MT, April 18, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “I’ll Lend You a Child” Author Unknown – (O00156)

46 Dimel, Eva, c. 2007

1 poem - “Letter from Heaven,” by Eva Dimel - (O00207)

25 Duckett, Debbie, Montross VA, May 9, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Angels Come Too Soon,” by Debbie Duckett – (O00083)

25 Durgin, Raymond, Bucks Harbor ME, April 25, 2007

2 letters, 2 poems – “The End,” by Raymond Durgin; “A Sad Day,” by unknown – (O00011)

25 Dziedzina, Taylor, Easton PA, May 8, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Virginia Tech,” by Taylor Dziedzina – (O00065)

25 Eargle, Brandon, Chapin SC, May 1, 2007

1 poem – “Virginia Tech Poem,” by Brandon Eargle – (O00148)

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Notes: This poem is part of a larger batch of poetry with the same number

25 Falcon, Robert, May 22, 2007

1 poem, 1 e-mail – Untitled, by Robert Falcon – (O00148)

Notes: This poem is part of a larger batch of poetry with the same number

25 Famiglietti, Sandy Lane, Johnston RI, April 19, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Tears of the Heart,” by Sandy Lane Famiglietti – (O00124)

47 Fant, Annie Hayes, Richmond, VA, April 24, 2007

1 photo, 1 letter, 3 poems – “Little Prayer,” “I Know Something Good About You,” and “Hugging” – (O00177)

48 Farrlow, Lucille, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 25, 2007

1 letter, 2 poems – “Remember 4/16,” and “Nevada” – (O00204)

25 Fernandes, Irene, Taunton MA, May 14, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter – “Virginia Tech Massacre,” and “United We Stand,” by Irene Fernandes – (O00111)

49 Ferrari, Donald C., Rochester, MI, May 29, 2007

2 poems – Untitled by Donald C. Ferrari – (O00159)

25 Fink, Branson, Craigsville VA, May 10, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Our Hearts will Heal,” by Branson Fink – (O00112)

25 Franco, Amy, Wayne NE, 2007

1 note, 1 poem – “Miss Me – But Let Me Go” – (C00757)

25 Free, Ruth Ann and Garrett, Smock PA, 2007

1 song lyric, 1 e-mail – “I Dream,” by Garrett Free – (O00009)

50 Fry, Denise, New Florence, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2007

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1 letter, 1 poem - “To the Hokies with Love and Respect,” by Denise Fry - (O00179)

514 1 Gallimore, Dale L., Pulaski VA, April 2007

1 letter, 1 two page poem – Untitled poem by Dale L. Gallimore – (C01734)

1 Gantz, Clarissa, Norfolk VA, 2007

1 poem – Untitled – (C01393)

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2 Gerkin, Shirley, Burlington, North Carolina, May 14, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “Virginia Tech” by Robert Demaree – (C02888)

3 Gibbs, Wilma, Golconda, Illinois, April 27, 2007

1 poem - “Blacksburg Folk,” by Wilma Gibbs - (O00201)

1 Gillian, Vernon Lee, Knoxville TN, April 24, 2007

2 poems – Untitled by Vernon Lee Gillian, and “We are Virginia Tech,” by Nikki Giovanni – (O00114)

1 Glover, Jennifer, Norfolk VA, 2007

1 poem – “Don’t Quit” by Jennifer Glover – (C01393)

1 Gochenour, Allie, 2007

1 poem – “VT Poem,” by Allie Gochenour – (O00030)

4 Golemi, Tyler, Woodstock, GA, May 1, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “That Day” by Tyler Golemi – (O00170)

Note: Letter is written by Tyler’s mother, Jamie Golemi

1 Goldmark, Gary, Miami FL, 2007

1 poem – “Grace Me,” by Gary Goldmark – (O00148)

Notes: This poem is from a larger batch of poetry with the same number

399

5 Gonzalez, Brittany Marie, c. 2007

1 poem – “In Loving” by Brittany Marie Gonzalez – (C02290)

1 Goode, Charles, 2007

1 poem – “A Honor To You,” by Charles Goode – (O00148)

Notes: This poem is from a larger batch of poetry with the same number

1 Goorskey, Shambeau, Haight, and Tuskey Families, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by unknown – (O00130)

1 Grave, H.K., St. Petersburg FL, 2007

1 poem – “Thirty-two,” by H.K. Grave

1 Green, Renae, Port St. Lucie FL, April 17, 2007

1 poem in letter – “Life,” by Renae Green – (O00048)

1 Greening, Lindsay, WI, April 16, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “Unable to Perceive,” by Lindsay Greening – (O00086)

1 Gupta, Arjun, 2007

1 song lyric, 1 letter – “Song,” by Arjun Gupta – (O00078)

1 Gurneau, Mariah, 2007

1 poem and letter – “I’m Still Here” by Mariah Gurneau (C01734)

6 Gurwitz, David, April 19, 2007

1 email and 1 peom – “Tomorrow,” by David Gurwitz – (O00173)

7 Gustafson, Irma, Toano, Virginia, August 20, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “I Know for Whom the Bell Tolls,” by Clay Harrison - (O00215)

1 Guynn, Patricia Stone, 2007

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1 poem – “A Hokie Cheer,” by Patricia Stone Guynn – (O00131)

1 H., Jamie, 2007

1 poem (in card) – Untitled by Unknown – (C01952)

8 Halvorson, Rev. Jean, Columbia Heights, MN, April 18, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “Barricade of Hope,” by Jean Halvorson - (O00184)

1 Hancock, Deborah, April 23, 2007

1 poem – “My Breath-God’s Breath,” by Unknown – (O00024)

1 Harris, Linda, 2007

1 poem – “A Tribute to You,” by Linda Harris – (O00080)

1 Hayner, Alexis Lee, Schoharie NY, April 19, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by Alexis Lee Hayner – (O00132)

1 Haynes, Ron, Huntington NY, September 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “A Tribute to Virginia Tech,” by Ron Haynes – (O00122)

9 Heck, Gary L., Story City, Iowa, April 20, 2007

1 poem - “I Know Not Why,” by Gary L. Heck - (O00180)

10 Hedrick, Charles, Rowlett, Texas, May 3, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “Hokie Spirit” by Charles Hedrick – (O00166)

1 Hermida, Nikolet, Garfield Heights OH, April 2007

1 poem – “The Cry of a Shooting” by Nikolet Hermida - (C01734)

11 Hilgeman, Tom, South Beloit, Illinois, c. 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “God’s Loan” - (O00212)

1 Hobbs II, Wade Thomas, 2007

1 poem – “Precious Little Moments,” by Wade Thomas Hobbs II – (O00127)

401

1 House, Everett, St. Louis MO, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter – “Beyond the Vail,” by Everett House; “Don’t Grieve for Me,” by author unknown – (O00060)

1 Hubbell-Wendeln, Heather, 2007

1 poem with picture – “I Remember Virginia Tech,” by Heather Hubbell – (C02243)

12 Jackson, Ruby, Richmond, VA, April 20, 2007

1 card, 1 poem – “We Will Never Never Forget 4/16/07 at Virginia Tech,” by Ruby Jackson – (C01950)

1 J., Teri, Adel IA, April 24, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Time for Reflection,” by Terri J. – (C01947)

1 Jane (unknown surname), Providence RI, 2007

1 poem in card – “We Remember Them,” by unknown author from Gates of Repentance New Union Prayer Book for the Days of Awe – (C01685)

1 Jayesinghe, Sherhan, San Jose CA, 2007

1 poem – “The Storm,” by Sherhan Jayesinghe – (C01828)

1 Jhangiani, Sapna, 2007

1 poem – “Life,” by Sapna Jhangiani – (O00088)

13 Jones, Candice, South Hill VA, 2009

1 letter, 1 poem – “Remembering 4/16/07,” by Candice Jones – (O000216)

1 Jones, Candice Marie, South Hill VA, April 2008

1 poem, 1 email message – “Remembering 4/16/07” by Candice Marie Jones – (O00154)

1 Jordan, Frank, 2007

1 poem – “The Children of April,” by Frank Jordan – (O00023)

14 Kampley, Larry, April 16, 2009

402

1 e-mail sequence, 1 poem – “Where Were You,” by Larry Kampley – (O00217)

1 Katie, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by Katie – (C01734)

1 Kibbette, Cammie, Franston TX, April 18, 2007

1 poem in letter – Untitled by Unknown – (O00064)

1 Khan, Saleem A., Wilmington DE, April 22, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter – “I Wish I Could Help Them,” and “Tragedy on Virginia Tech Campus,” by Saleem Khan – (O00069)

15 Kilpatrick, Viola B., Kansas City MO, April 19, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Gone Too Young,” by Viola Kilpatrick – (O00058) (O00182)

1 Kokias, Maria, Blacksburg VA, 2007

1 poem – “Virginia Tech,” by Maria Kokias – (O00042)

1 Kovar, Katie, Blacksburg VA, 2007

1 poem – “Fear,” by Katie Kovar – (O00035)

1 Kramr, Barbara, Hollywood FL, April 2007

1 poem – Untitled, by Barbara Kramr – (O00003)

16 Landau, Russell, Lancaster, PA, April 20, 2007

1 letter, 11 poems – “Best of Luck on Your Goals,” “A Guide A Teacher,” “Spring Poem,” “Nature’s Gift,” “Month of May Poem,” “Hurt Experiences,” “Keith Stevens Memory Paper,” “1979,” “1981,” “Here Yesterday Gone Today (Jon Benet Ramsey Memory Paper),” “Distinctions of Music and Love” – (O00174)

1 Lawson, Chelsea, Greenfield MA, July 16, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter, 2 project descriptions – Untitled by Chelsea Lawson; Untitled by Joanetta Hendel – (O00148)

403

Notes: This poem is from a larger batch of poetry with the same number

1 Ledbetter, Barbara, Hewitt TX, May 9, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “The Great Hokies,” by Barbara Ledbetter – (O00138)

1 Levine, Miriam, Glenolden PA, 2007

1 poem – “I’ve Gathered Them Up,” by Miriam Levine – (O00138)

17 Lewitt, Susan Beth, La Jolla CA, April 26, 2007

1 book of poetry (2 copies) – Various titles by Susan Beth Lewitt – (O00090)

Notes: Due to the number of pages, this contributor’s poetry will be found in a separate folder

1 Lindley, Michael Ray, San Antonio TX, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter, 1 calendar – “Salvation Plans from God, Transcend the Earth We Trod,” by Michael Ray Lindley – (O00108)

18 Lloyd, Baldwin, Blacksburg, VA, July 2, 2007

2 letters, 2 poems – “Incarnation,” and “Love” – (O00165)

1 Lyle, Pam and family, Warren PA, 2007

1 poem, 1 card – “In Sorrow,” by unknown – (O00095)

19 Lynam, Nancy A., Lagrangeville, NY, April 20, 2007

1 letter, 2 poems – Untitled and “VT Angels” – (O00161)

20 Poetry, M-Z

20 M., Victoria, 2007

1 poem – “Poem from the Heart,” by Victoria M. – (O00053)

21 Macartney, Norman S., Morehead City, NC, September 17, 2007

404

2 letters, 2 copies of poem – “Blades of Grass,” by Norman Macartney – (O00162)

20 Mahajan, Kaavya, 2007

1 poem – “Hope, Rise and Live the Future,” by Kaavya Mahajan – (O00084)

22 Malone, Elizabeth, Covington, Louisiana, April 19, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “Virginia Tech, April 16, 2007” - (O00178)

23 Marks Designs, Karen I. Marks, Detroit, MI, c. 2007

1 poem/card – “A World Without Tears” – (C00667)

20 Maroschick, Sheila, Brooklyn NY, April 23, 2007

1 poem (2 copies), 1 letter – “A Letter to God,” by Sheila Maroschick – (O00025)(O00186)

20 Marrow, Jr., T.C., Richmond VA, April 24, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter, 1 brochure – “Could Have Been Different,” by T.C. Marrow, Jr – (O00104)

20 Martinez, Oscar, Unknown, 2007

1 poem – “Then the Lord said, ‘Peace! Be Still” – (C01665)

20 Mastrorillo, Alessia, Woodbridge Ontario Canada, January 14, 2008

1 poem, 1 letter – Untitled by Alessia Mastrorillo – (O00144)

Note: Sent by J. Edward DeToro

20 McCormick, Troy, Danville IL, April 20, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “The Angels of Blacksburg,” by Troy McCormick – (O00115)

20 McDowell, Priscilla, Indianapolis IN, May 9, 2007

1 poem – “Why Virginia Tech,” by Priscilla McDowell – (O00016)

25 McKissick, Dollie R., Los Angeles, California, April 20, 2007

405

1 card, 1 poem - “Peace of Mind,” by Dollie R. McKissick - (O00196)

26 McManus, Joseph, Roanoke, Virginia, April 27, 2007

1 note, 5 copies of poem – “I Would…” – (O00163)

27 McMillan, Christina, Aurora, Indiana, April 18, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – Untitled – (C02912)

20 McMillion, Angela, Marlinton WV, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by 15 year old daughter – (O00109)

28 Medina, George Luis, Lovelady, TX, May 13, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “Virginia Tech Stars,” – (O00199)

29 Meister, Chris, Cleveland, TN, c. 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “We Are Virginia Tech,” by Chris Meister – (C02466)

20 Metz, Tambi Anne, Blackfoot ID, April 2008

1 poem, 1 note – “Virginia Tech Tragedy” by Tambi Anne Metz – (O00150)

30 Meyer, Henry J., Alamogordo, New Mexico, May 12, 2007

1 poem - “Be Kind” - (O00191)

31 Milford, Rick, Decatur, Illinois, April 21, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem - “Reality,” by Rick Milford - (O00181)

32 Milliner, Dorothy Sharp, White Sulpher Springs, WV, April 20, 2007

1 poem – “Sins of a Life Time” by Dorothy Sharp Milliner – (O00169)

20 Miller, Gary, Danville VA, May 3, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Alma Mater,” by Gary Miller – (O00102)

33 Moavero, Lucille Romaniello, Pawtucket, RI, April 19, 2007

406

1 letter, 1 poem - “Virginia Tech” by Lucille Romaniello Moavero - (O00183)

20 Moncure III, Henry, April 20, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by Henry Moncure III – (O00148)

Notes: This poem is from a larger batch of poetry with the same number

34 Monrad, Opal, Woodboro, TX, April 17, 2007

1 letter, 1 card, 1 poem – “God’s Plan” by Opal Monrad – (O00167)

20 Moore, Shannon, Exton PA, 2007

1 poem, 1 card – “Heroes,” by Shannon Moore – (O00099)

20 Morales, Gabriel, Los Angeles CA, April 2007

1 poem – “Respecting, Thought and Feelings of Virginia Tech,” by Gabriel Morales

20 Morris, Dava, Prospect Park NJ, July 3, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “I Never Knew,” by Dava Morris – (O00006)

35 Morris, Giane, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 24, 2007

1 poem - “For You Virginia Tech and all of the Family and Friends who Mourn,” by Giane Morris - (O00175)

20 Muccio, Autumn, 2007

1 poem – “Virginia Tech” by Autumn Muccio – (C01734)

36 Mullen, Evelyn, Greenfield, Maryland, April 26, 2007

1 poem - “A Part of my New Alphabet,” by Evelyn Mullen - (O00193)

37 Mullins, Karen J., Bossier City, LA, c. 2007

1 letter, 1 photograph, 1 poem - “When Angels Fly” by James Houston Hicks – (O00158)

20 Nash, Kianna, 2007

407

1 poem and short message – “My Robot” by Shel Silverstein – (C01743)

38 Navin, Robert J., Las Vegas, NV, May 13, 2007

1 letter, 14 letters, 3 copies of poem – “I Saw His Face” by Cathy M. Navin

Note: 14 letters dated prior to 2007 – consist of letters from other people and organizations who received this poem as a form a sympathy following a tragedy

20 Nazigian, Paul, Rustburg VA, 2007-2008

1 poem, 1 letter – “Virginia Cries,” by Paul Nazigian – (O00146)

20 Nebron, Carolyn, Prattville AL, April 28, 2007

6 poems, 1 note, 1 devotional – Untitled, by unknown author; “He Maketh No Mistake,” by A.M. Overton; “Trust Him,” by Anne Graham Lotz; “Footprints,” by unknown author; Untitled by unknown author; “When You Can’t, He Can,” by unknown author – (O00047)

39 Niven, Mark, c. 2007

1 poem - “The Tragedy of Virginia Tech,” by Mark Niven - (O00206)

20 Nock, Sr., Daniel Craig, VA, 2007

2 poems, 1 flyer – “Mr. Tragedy,” and “To Say Good-bye,” by Daniel Craig Nock, Sr – (O00139)

20 Nuckles, Meghan, Pleasant Plains AR, May 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “For the Hokies,” by Meghan Nuckles – (C01949)

20 P., Bethany, MI, 2007

1 poem (in card) – Untitled by Bethany P. – (C01927)

20 Paffenroth, Wendy Lee, Pine Island NY, 2007

1 poem – adapted from “I’ll Lend You a Child,” by Edgar Guest – (O00026)

408

20 Papcun, Chris, Little River SC, April 20, 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “Oh Where is Our Child,” by Chris Papcun – (O00004)

20 Parker, E. Craig, Durham NC, May 1 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Both Shall Live Again” by Emery F. Parker (C01734)

20 Pasqua, Laura, Blacksburg VA, April 2007

1 poem, 1 note – Untitled by Laura Pasqua – (O00110)

20 Payton, Coy, Marshall VA, June 2009

1 poem, 1 e-mail – “VT” – (O00219)

Note: Published in Inner Skies/Naked Page by Coy Payton, June 2009

20 Perkins, Pamela, Salem MA, April 18, 2007

1 poem – “The Guest House,” by Rumi – (O00148)

Notes: This poem is from a larger batch of poetry with the same number

20 Perry, Annie K., St. Louis MO, 2007

1 poem – “Somewhere Beyond the Clouds and Beyond the Sky,” by Annie K. Perry – (O00022)

20 Peterson, Robert, Las Vegas NV, May 9, 2007

1 sheet music, 1 note – “Don’t You Cry Tomorrow, For One Day is Enough,” by Robert Peterson – (O00082)

20 Phillips, Elizabeth, Dowagiac MI, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Virginia Tech,” by Elizabeth Phillips – (O00007)

40 Powell, Vivian Christine, Greenbelt, Maryland, April 18, 2007

1 card with poem - “Thirty-two,” by Vivian Christine Powell - (O00192)

409

41 Price, Suzann, Valles Mines, MO, April 20, 2007

1 poem – “When Tomorrow Starts Without Me,” by Suzann Price – (C02268)

20 Price, Tammy, 2007

1 poem, 1 e-mail – “A Cold Day in April,” by Tammy Price – (O00147)

42 Psaris, Rachelle and Anthony, Coram, NY, April 20, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “We Remember Them” by Roland Gittelsohn – (O00157)

43 Ray, Ashley, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 3, 2007

1 letter/poem - Untitled by Ashley Ray - (C02261)

44 Reed, Jimmy, April 2007

1 poem – “Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, High” by Jimmy Reed

20 Reid, Melanie, 2007

1 poem – “Hokie Pride,” by Melanie Reid – (O00040)

45 Ries, Megan, Baker Butler Elementary School, Charlottesville, Virginia, c.2007

1 card, 1 poem – Untitled by Megan Ries – (C03150)

483: 4 Rios, Diego, April 27, 2007

1 poem - “Virginia Tech,” by Diego Rios - (C01734)

Notes: Oversized sheet with poem pasted on red background with VT

514 46 Robinett, Robena D., Ridgely, MD, April 18, 2007

1 card, 1 business card, 1 poem – “That Wishes Were Dreams,” by Robena Robinett – (O00176)

47 Rodgers, Gary L., Oklahoma City, OK, May 09, 2007

1 letter, 1 response letter from Kim O’Rourke, 1 poem – “If…” by Rudyard Kipling – (O00197)

410

20 Rose, Christopher, Ruckersville VA, April 19, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “I’m Free,” by Linda Jo Jackson – (O00077)

20 Ross, Gary, Lynchburg VA, 2007

1 poem – “There’s A New Star” by Gary Ross - (O00151)

48 Rowell Family, Pierre Part, Louisiana, April 26, 2007

1 card, 1 poem – “When Tomorrow Starts Without Me” by Rowell Family – (O00189)

20 Ryan (unknown surname), 2007

1 poem – “Have No Doubt,” by Ryan – (O00063)

20 Ruggiero, Bernard, 2007

1 poem – “Guardian Angels,” by Bernard Ruggiero – (O00059)

20 Royball, Katie, Virginia Beach VA, 2007

1 poem – Untitled by Katie Royball – (O00117)

49 Poetry – Individuals, S-Z

49 S., Lakesia, SC, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Let Me,” by Lakesia S. – (O00116)

50 Sahra, c. 2007

1 poem - “The Day Virginia Tech Cried,” by Sahra - (O00210)

49 Santaniello, JoAnn, No. Reading MA, April 19, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “A Tribute to Virginia Tech,” by JoAnn Santaniello – (O00034)

49 Schwertfiger, Ruth, Milwaukee WI, 2007

1 poem – “Herbst,” by Rainer Maria Rilke – (C02426)

49 Seff, Jann, April 18, 2007

1 poem (in e-mail) – “Footsteps of Angels,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – (O00118)

411

49 Senegal, Anastasia, Lafayette LA, 2007

1 poem, 1 cover, 2 letters – Untitled by Anastasia Senegal – (O00128)

49 Serapiglia, Celeste, OH, 2007

1 poem, 1 program, 1 award sheet – “Why,” by Celeste Serapiglia – (O00008)

51 Shaw, Brent, and Taryn Eggleston, c. 2007

2 poems - “VPI April 16, 2007” by Brent Shaw and “Bleeding Maroon and Orange,” by Taryn Eggleston - (C02737)

49 Sheffer, Megan, Murrieta CA, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter – “Fly,” and Untitled by unknown authors – (O00072)

49 Shelor, Yvonne, Rupert WV, May 2007

1 poem, 1 card – “See You in the Morning,” by Yvonne Shelor – (O00018)

52 Simpson, Paul A., Beachwood, Ohio, c.2007

1 poem – “The Fallen Thirty-three,” by Paul Simpson – (O00188)

53 Skelton, Bennie, West Columbia, South Carolina, April 2007

1 poem – “God Bless Virginia Tech” by Bennie Skelton – (C01941)

49 Smith, Blaine, Council Bluffs IA, April 18 2007

1 poem and letter – “VT” by Blaine Smith – (C01734)

54 Smith, Rebecca, April 23, 2007

1 e-mail, 1 poem – “The Storm of Virginia Tech,” by Evangeline Niccum

49 Sokolov, Lisa, NY, April 2007

1 poem – “Loves,” by Lisa Sokolov – (O00092)

49 Sprung, Drew Lee, Sturtevant WI, April 18, 2007

412

1 poem – “Not for Him Do I Remember,” by Drew Lee Sprung – (O00012)

49 Stark, Sachi, Oak Park CA, May 2, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “”I’ll Lend you a Child,” by Edgar Guest – (C00901)

49 Steinlight, Karen, Marietta GA, May 4, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Memories Remain,” by Karen Steinlight – (O00043)

49 Stockner, Alice, Loris SC, April 20, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Va Tech,” by Alice Stockner – (O00033)

55 Stone, Rosemarie, Vero Beach, Florida, April 22, 2007

1 letter/poem - “A Sea of Light,” by Rosemarie Stone – (O00202)

483: 4 Sublett, Carol, unknown location, 2007

1 poem – “Beauty of a Butterfly” by Carol Sublett decorated with butterflies – (H00069)

514 56 Summers, Connie, Washington, D.C., April 23, 2007

1 letter/poem - “FRIEND” - (O00195)

57 Tannenbaum, Margie, Franklin Early Childhood Center, Hewlett NY, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – (T00105)

Notes: Poem is engraved on plexiglass type of material; letter describes staff response to the tragedy; Ms. Tannenbaum is the school nurse at the center

515 1 Tannenbaum, Margie, Franklin Early Childhood Center, Hewlett NY, 2007 (Folder 2)

Poem engraved on glass plaque - (T00105)

2 Templer, Jack, Love Lady, Texas, c. 2007

413

1 poem – “Time Capsule” – (O00164)

514 49 Thomas, Roger, Dexter ME, April 21, 2008

1 poem, 1 letter – “Thank You, Hokies” by Roger Thomas – (O00149)

515 3 Thompson, Kenny, New Haven, Massachusetts, April 23, 2007

1 poem – “33” – (C00266)

514 49 Thompson, Stephanie, Asheboro NC, April 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “I Read Between the Lines,” by Stephanie Thompson – (O00021)

49 Thurston, Vance, Gallatin Gateway MT, 2007

1 song lyric, 1 letter – “You Do Not Grieve Alone,” by Vance Thurston – (O00032)

49 Tipton, Caroline, Ahoskie NC, 2007

1 poem – “A Prayer,” by Caroline Tipton – (O00096)

49 Torres, Rafael, 2007

1 poem – “A Poem to Our Loved Ones,” adapted from poem titled: “A Poem for a Loved One” – (O00039)

49 Tucker, Mark, KY, 2007

1 poem – “Dear Virginia Tech,” by Mark Tucker – (O00094)

49 Turner, Jan, Portsmouth VA, April 21, 2007

1 poem – “In Memory of Liviu Librescu,” by Jan Turner – (O00002)

49 Turner, Millie, 2007

2 poems, 1 letter – “If You Don’t Give Up,” and “Every Tear Drop,” by Millie Turner – (O00036)

49 Tyree, Mike, Danville VA, 2008

1 poem – “Believe,” by Mike Tyree – (O00145)

414

515 4 Vegas-Lopez, Dominga, Plano, TX, April 19, 2007

1 letter, 1 poem – “Tomorrow” by Dominga Vegas-Lopez – (O00172)

5 Velie, Dianalee, Newbury NH, April 20, 2007

1 book of poetry, 1 letter, 1 check copy – First Edition, by Dianalee Velie – (K00023)

Notes: Because of the book size, this is kept in a separate folder

514 49 Vincent (unknown surname), 2007

1 poem (in card) – Untitled by Vincent – (O00085)

49 Wagoner, Calvin, North Canton OH, 2007

1 poem (from banner) – “In the Blink of an Eye,” by Calvin Wagoner – (B00046)

49 Walski, Marcin, 2007

1 poem – “Virginia Tech,” by Marcin Walski – (O00051)

515 6 Ward, Ray, Virginia, April 26, 2007

1 poem - “History Made,” by Ray Ward - (O00203)

7 Weir, Stephanie, Virginia Beach, VA, April 17, 2007

1 poem – “A State of Silence” by Stephanie Weir – (O00168)

8 Westin, H. Lloyd, Effort, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2007

1 card, 1 poem, 3 letters, 2 brochures – “Remembering Virginia Tech…April 16, 2007 – Sharing in Its Sadness” by H. Lloyd Westin – (O00157)

Note: Letters and brochures dated prior to 2007, presumed to be included in order to offer background information on H. Lloyd Westin

514 49 Whatley, Carrie E., Blacklick OH, 2007

1 poem, 1 card – “Please, can somebody help us?,” by Carrie E. Whatley – (C00764)

415

49 White, Skyler, 2007

1 poem (in card) – “Death and Life,” by Kalie James – (C01952)

49 Williams, B. Lynn, April 21, 2007

1 poem – “A Defiant Lament,” by B. Lynn Williams – (O00133)

515 9 Williamson, Tom, c. 2007

1 poem - “32 - A Tribute to Virginia Tech,” by Tom Williamson - (O00211)

514 49 Wilmot, H.P., 2007

1 poem, 1 note – “Friends are Forever,” by H.P. Wilmot – (O00126)

49 Wilmoth, Leah, 2007

1 poem – “Leah’s 4/17/07 Prayer,” by Leah Wilmoth – (O00045)

49 Wilson, Derek, Newport News VA, May 23, 2007

1 poem (2 copies), 1 letter – “Incident at Virginia Tech,” by Derek Wilson – (O00141)

515 10 Withee, Earl M., Pleasant Valley, MO, April 17, 2007

1 letter, 1 card, 1 poem – “None but the Son of God,” by Earl Withee – (C02912)

514 49 Withers, Gerald, 2007

1 poem, 1 e-mail – “Acting Nasty,” by Gerald Withers – (O00148)

49 Witman, Jack, Reading PA, April 17, 2007

1 poem, 1 letter – “Tragedy Shared,” by Patricia Witman – (O00123)

49 Yieni, 2007

1 poem – “Dear Students of Virginia Tech,” by Yieni – (O00087)